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Join scholars for a panel discussion about experiences with managing #anxiety and #depression in graduate school and as you begin your career as a professor.

Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond
February 5, 2026 at 2 PM (ET)

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Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Emily Danczyk, The Pennsylvania State University Emily Danczyk is in her fourth year at The Pennsylvania State University, majoring in political science and media studies. Emily attributes her love of political science to taking road trips with her family, visiting 49 of the 50 U.S. states as of July 2024. While at Penn State, Emily tailored her coursework to focus on the relationship between domestic policy and the media, more specifically, how modern and traditional media impact regulation, legislative implementation, constituents' opinions on governmental affairs, and youth civic engagement.

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Emily Danczyk, The Pennsylvania State University

Emily Danczyk is in her fourth year at The Pennsylvania State University, majoring in political science and media studies. Emily attributes her love of political science to taking road trips with her family, visiting 49 of the…

Call for Applications: APSA Diversity Fellowship Program – 1st and 2nd Year PhD Students | Deadline: March 8, 2026 Applications for the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program- Spring Cycle are now open! The Spring APSA DPF application cycle will provide $2000 awards to support first- and second-year students in political science PhD programs. Each spring, the program offers fellowships to graduate students in the pre-dissertation stage of their doctoral program. The Spring DFP is a one time award of $2000, depending on funding availability.

Call for Applications! APSA Diversity Fellowship Program - 1st and 2nd Year PhD Students | Deadline: March 8, 2026

Abolishing Compulsory Voting: The 2024 Experience in the Flemish Region of Belgium Abolishing Compulsory Voting: The 2024 Experience in the Flemish Region of Belgium By Marc Hooghe, University of Leuven, and Dieter Stiers, University of Leuven There are few clear-cut examples of countries that have abolished or introduced compulsory voting. When the Netherlands abolished the system in 1971, Irwin (1974) documented how this led to a sharp reduction in voter turnout, especially among young people, women, and those with little political interest.

Abolishing Compulsory Voting: The 2024 Experience in the Flemish Region of Belgium

Abolishing Compulsory Voting: The 2024 Experience in the Flemish Region of Belgium By Marc Hooghe, University of Leuven, and Dieter Stiers, University of Leuven There are few clear-cut examples of countries that…

Call for Applications: Apply for the 2026 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) | Deadline: January 25, 2026 - APSA is now accepting applications for the 2026 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute. The RBSI is an intensive five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in…

Applications close Sunday! Apply now for the 2026 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute #RBSI, a five-week program designed to introduce #undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in political science.

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Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Elysia Couvertier, Texas A&M University Elysia Couvertier is an undergraduate political science student at Texas A&M University whose research examines Puerto Rican political identity, diaspora politics, and the political status of U.S. territories. She authored “A Nation’s Choice,” an IRB-approved survey project exploring how birthplace and migration shape Puerto Ricans’ preferences regarding self-determination and political status. As a Japanese-Puerto Rican woman, she is committed to exploring the complexities of racial and ethnic structure in relation to political behavior, with a particular interest in intersectionality within multiracial identities.

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Elysia Couvertier, Texas A&M University

Elysia Couvertier is an undergraduate political science student at Texas A&M University whose research examines Puerto Rican political identity, diaspora politics, and the political status of U.S. territories. She authored “A Nation’s…

Enroll Now for the Spring 2026 APSA Mentoring Program - Spring enrollment for the APSA Mentoring Program will be open from January 12 – January 26, 2026. The Mentoring Program connects undergraduate, graduate students, and junior faculty from all…

Looking for mentorship this spring? Find a Mentor through the #APSAMentoring Program. Connect undergrads, grad students, & junior faculty with mentors across the discipline. Mentee applications due Jan 26, 2026 (matches run through the end of the spring semester).

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APSA-PSA International Partnership Award - Political Studies Association The APSA-PSA International Partnerships Award honours political scientists engaged in collaborative and productive cross-national partnerships that make a

*PSA PRIZES* APSA-PSA International Partnership Award @apsa.bsky.social
🏅 Awarding political scientists engaged in collaborative & productive cross-national partnerships in the areas of teaching, research, or civic engagement
📆 Application deadline 11 February 2026
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Faculty Hours with the APSA Committee on the Status of the Community Colleges in the Profession. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for the first Friday Faculty Hour of 2026 to share inspirations for the new semester and check in as the Spring term begins....

Today at 2:00 PM ET! Join us for the first #FridayFacultyHour Session, presented by the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession.

Come to learn, share, and connect with #communitycollege #faculty in the political science profession. Registration is free!

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Why Are Some Parts of Africa Richer and More Peaceful Than Others? In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Deborah Saki, covers the new article by Martha Wilfahrt, University of California, Berkeley, "A Precolonial Paradox? Rethinking Political Centralization and Its Legacies". Why are some African countries doing better today than others? Why are some stuck in repeated conflict while their neighbors grow and stay calm?

Why are some African countries doing better today than others, prospering while others are in conflict? Martha Wilfahrt’s @apsrjournal article analyzes the nature of pre-colonial states for an answer. Read a clear discussion by @deborah_saki for Political Science Now

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Mariam Al-khafaji, Virginia Commonwealth University Mariam Al-khafaji graduated with her bachelor's degree in political science in 2024 at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is primarily interested in comparative politics in the Middle East, specifically electoral outcomes and political participation. She is also interested in regime shifts within the Middle East region and how political leadership affects citizens. Mariam published a quantitative-based research paper using the Arab Barometer in her undergraduate department regarding the effects of low socioeconomic status on voter participation in three nation-states: Tunisia, Iraq, and Lebanon.

Meet DFP Fall Fellow, Mariam Al-khafaji, Virginia Commonwealth University

Mariam Al-khafaji graduated with her bachelor's degree in political science in 2024 at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is primarily interested in comparative politics in the Middle East, specifically electoral outcomes…

Tomorrow at 2PM ET! 💻 Join the conversation during our first #FridayFacultyHour as the APSA Committee on the Status of #CommunityColleges in the Profession hosts a space to check in, swap ideas, and share what’s motivating you this Spring semester!

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Cyber-Enabled Education Operations: Towards a Strategic Cybersecurity Curriculum for the Social Sciences Cyber-Enabled Education Operations: Towards a Strategic Cybersecurity Curriculum for the Social Sciences By Craig Douglas Albert and John J. Heslen, Augusta University This paper advocates integrating strategic cybersecurity education into the social science curricula, especially political science, to better prepare analysts for cyber threats. While most U.S. cyber professionals come from technical backgrounds, they often lack training in the geopolitical and behavioral dimensions of cyber conflict.

Social science meets cybersecurity: A new curriculum trains strategic thinkers to tackle global cyber threats—bridging tech, policy & geopolitics. Read more:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Faculty Hours with the APSA Committee on the Status of the Community Colleges in the Profession. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for the first Friday Faculty Hour of 2026 to share inspirations for the new semester and check in as the Spring term begins....

Join faculty this Friday at 2PM! Attend the first #FridayFacultyHour forum of the new year!

The APSA Committee on the Status of #CommunityColleges in the Profession invites faculty share inspirations for the new semester and check in as the Spring term begins. Register now to attend!

Reflecting on the Future of Academia: From the Vantage of Community College Reflecting on the Future of Academia: From the Vantage of Community College By Elsa Dias, Pikes Peak State College Timothy V. Kaufman-Osborn’s Reference Kaufman-Osborn2023 book, The Autocratic Academy: Reenvisioning Rule within America’s Universities, provides a successful critique of the limitations of shared governance within the current model of higher education. His arguments suggest that the corporate governance of the academy must be reimagined (Kaufman-Osborn 

Reflecting on the Future of Academia: From the Vantage of Community College

Reflecting on the Future of Academia: From the Vantage of Community College By Elsa Dias, Pikes Peak State College Timothy V. Kaufman-Osborn’s Reference Kaufman-Osborn2023 book, The Autocratic Academy: Reenvisioning Rule…

Defaulting to Inclusion: Producing Sample Datasets for the Global Data Science Classroom Defaulting to Inclusion: Producing Sample Datasets for the Global Data Science Classroom By Paul Musgrave, Georgetown University in Qatar Introductory courses in statistics and quantitative methods routinely use sample datasets to explain concepts and statistical commands. Many of these sample datasets, however, use parochial U.S. measurements (like "miles per gallon") that do not address the needs of international classrooms where metric units are more familiar.

Example datasets shouldn't use obscure measurements like "miles" per "gallon". Replace Stata's "auto" and R's "mtcars" with the new and open QCars dataset.

Meet the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Fall Recipients Congratulations to the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Fall Recipients The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Fellowship Program, was established in 1969 as a fellowship competition to diversify the political science profession. The DFP provides support to students applying to, or in the early stages of, a PhD program in political science. APSA has once again awarded a new cycle to provide support for students currently in the process of applying to political science PhD programs for Fall 2026.

Meet the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Fall Recipients

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Fall Recipients The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Fellowship Program, was established in 1969 as a fellowship competition to diversify…

Does Modality Matter? Evaluating the Effects of In-Person and Online Simulations on Student Learning in Introductory Classes Does Modality Matter? Evaluating the Effects of In-Person and Online Simulations on Student Learning in Introductory Classes By Anthony Chergosky, Agatha Hultquist and Adam Van Liere, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse A new study examines whether simulations produce comparable learning outcomes in online and in-person course modalities. Researchers compared student performance in three introductory political science courses, each in a different subfield.

Does modality matter? A new study finds equivalent learning outcomes between online and in-person simulations in three distinct courses across political science subfields.

Economic Policy and Political Science: Examining Armenian Students’ Understanding of the Intersection Between Two Fields Economic Policy and Political Science: Examining Armenian Students’ Understanding of the Intersection Between Two Fields By Vardan Atoyan, Aghavni Hakobyan, Nane Movsisyan and Argam Artashyan, Armenian State University of Economics This study investigates how economics students at the Armenian State University of Economics understand the relationship between political science and economic policy. Through a survey of final year undergraduates, the research reveals that students recognize the theoretical connection between the two fields but struggle to see how political science applies in future professional settings.

Armenian economics students see the link between political science and economic policy but struggle to apply it. New research shows why interdisciplinary, practice-based learning is key for policymakers now.

Congressional Fellowship Program - American Political Science Association (APSA) Applications for the 2026-2027 APSA-sponsored fellowship are now open! Click below to apply. Call for Applications: Journalism Fellow Application;

Last call! Applications close January 16th for the 2026–2027 APSA Congressional Fellowship Program for Political Science Fellows.

Spend a year on #CapitolHill, see Congress in action, and apply today! #APSACFP

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Engage and Connect: Sensemaking Through Meme Assignments Engage and Connect: Sensemaking Through Meme Assignments By Lorita Copeland Daniels, American University Memes are commonplace and overwhelmingly used on social media. Research indicates that they can act as a form of entertainment and a way for individuals to communicate an interest or express a mood. There is a huge opportunity for professors to use memes in the classrooms to help students make sense of their learning. 

Memes are commonplace and overwhelmingly used on social media. Analyzing student-created memes, we found that they can be a tool to help students make sense of their learning, moving from ambiguity to clarity. 

Last Call! Submit 2026 APSA Virtual Research Meeting Research Group… Submissions Now Open! 2026 APSA Virtual Research Meeting Research Group Workshop Proposals | Deadline: January 15th | Submit Proposals Now! »

Last Chance! Today is the deadline to submit Research Group Workshop proposals for the #APSAVRM26 Virtual Research Meeting, held online April 15–16. All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT tonight.

Don’t miss your chance to participate! Submit your proposals now: bit.ly/vrm2026

One month to submit in response to our Call for Papers! Please circulate this broadly within your circles as we see study the global impact, contradictions, and unfinished promises of the Declaration of Independence. #polisky #democracy #declarationofindependence #academisky

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Simulation Design: Rebel Recruitment in Azura’s Civil War Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Simulation Design: Rebel Recruitment in Azura’s Civil War By Emily Dunlop and Sabrina Karim, Department of Government, Cornell University How can instructors harness the creative power of ChatGPT to design dynamic political science simulations? In this JPSE article, we share how we used AI to craft a fictional civil war scenario that helps students explore rebel recruitment and the collective action problem.

Emily Dunlop and Sabrina Karim explore how ChatGPT can support simulation-based design in political science—using a rebel recruitment simulation in “Azura”. #SoTL #AI #Simulations

Deadline Today! 2026 APSA Call for Proposals - American Political Science Association122nd APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition “Democracy Under Threat: How to Understand, Protect, and Rebuild”

Last Call! 🚨 Submit your #APSA2026 proposals for the 122nd APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 3-6, 2026, held in #Boston, MA. View the calls for proposals and submission instructions before submitting!

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Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks By Sina Mirzaei, Ayotunde Giwa and Eyal Bar, Northern Arizona University International relations textbooks shape how students understand global politics. content analysis of thirteen undergraduate IR textbooks reveals that labor-related topics appear on fewer than 3% of pages in most texts, with limited index entries for "workers" or "unions." While textbooks acknowledge non-state actors broadly, labor organizations receive minimal treatment compared to other non-state actors.

How do IR textbooks cover labor politics? A study by @SinaMirzaei, @tundegiwa01 & Dr. Eyal Bar of 13 undergraduate IR textbooks finds workers & unions appear on

Teacher-scholars are invited to submit proposals for the 2026 #TLCatAPSA, "(Re)building Precarious Democracy Through the Classroom," featuring workshops, panels, presentations and networking opportunities during the meeting.

Submit your #APSA2026 proposals now!
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Call for Proposals: 2026 APSA Department Chairs Mini-Conference at APSA Annual Meeting | Deadline: January 14, 2026 - Call for Proposals Open 2026 APSA Department Chairs Mini-Conference Theme: Strengthening Political Science Departments 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition Friday, September 4, 2026 | Boston, MA Submission Deadline: January 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific [...]

Submit proposals for the 2026 Department Chairs Mini-Conference and Luncheon, "Strengthening Political Science Departments."

This mini-conference will provide a forum for political science departments to engage and share resources for departmental leadership.
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#APSA2026 Annual Meeting Submissions close tomorrow! Submit your proposals for the 122nd APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 3-6, 2026, held in #Boston, MA.

Please view the calls for proposals and submission instructions prior to submitting.

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Proud to be involved in co-organizing this w the Status Committee on Grad Students!